There are, says Charles Dowding, several myths about garden composting that need debunking. “A lot of people are under the ...

compost debate, it’s safe to say that topsoil is a more practical, get-your-hands-dirty kind of product. Kate Turner, Gardening Guru for Miracle-Gro, explains, ‘Topsoil is a loam-based material (loam ...

Fall is when most insects hide out for a long winter's nap. Prevent future problems now by following these tips for keeping ...

Compostable straws can have a long period of breakdown. A Dayton, Ohio, homesteader and composter suggests using re-usable ...

KSU researchers reveal how no-till farming and fertilizers boost soil carbon storage, offering insights into sustainable ...

Farmers can help combat climate change and improve the health of their soil by switching to natural fertilizers and ...

Have your bananas turned black? Couldn't finish that beef burrito? Composting food waste rather than dumping it in the landfill has positive effects on the soil and your wallet. Last year, Dirt Rich ...

Based at Martial Cottle Park in San Jose, UCCE's Composting Education Program is a volunteer-driven program that educates and ...

As autumn arrives, the National Trust is encouraging gardeners to take advantage of the season to prepare their gardens for ...

The county began negotiations with Jacksonville-based Sunshine Organics & Compost June 11 to lay the groundwork for a local ...

Pam Farley is author of The First-Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening.

After a hot, dry summer, garden soil is ready for some nurturing. This is especially important in the veggie garden, where ...